Supreme Court Allows Mass Firings - Jul 16, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Sarah joins us this week to talk about the latest updates on the Everglades Concentration Camp, Sayfollah Musallet and the Texas floodings that left 134 deaths. Finally, we listen to Brian Becker and Richard Wolff dive into the latest decision by the Supreme Court that enables Trump to fire tens of thousands of federal workers, putting many working-class families at risk. 🚨 AID REQUEST🚨 Help Maria's family get her home! Maria is a 22 year old from Sarasota County who was taken by ICE, despite her being a valued member of her community who presents no danger to society. She is...
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Big Beautiful Bill: An Attack Against the Working Class - Jul 9, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
This week our host Jack joins us to discuss updates about "Alligator Alcatraz" and Benjamin Netanyahu's latest visit to the White House. After that we share a section from the podcast Freedom Side Live! where they discuss the devastating impacts of the "Big Beautiful Bill".
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The War on Iran: New Imperial Target - Jul 2, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Jack joins us this week to give us some updates on the new Trump's inhumane immigrant prison camp named "Alligator Alcatraz", the "Big Beautiful Bill" and Trump's latest aid package to the IDF. To dive deeper into the war on Iran and recent ceasefire we listen to The Socialist Program's interview with Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies who teaches at the University of Tehran.
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Interview w/ Jay from Dream Defenders: Queer Joy, the Trans Experience and Intersectionality - Jun 25, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Anoosh joins us this week to interview Jay, a local activist from Dream Defenders. They discuss the experience of living in today's America being black and trans, and how to fight back against hatred through joy. Additionally, Sarah updates us on Trump's Iran Attacks and how to fight back against this new imperialist war.
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Juneteenth: America's Real Liberation Day - Wed 06-18, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Jack, Sarah and Matthew join us this week to discuss the origins, local roots and meaning behind Juneteenth as America's most relevant holiday. We also discuss the news around local and national pro-Immigration protests, Israel's continued genocide in Gaza as well as indiscriminate attack against Iran and updates regarding the case of Maria “Lulu” Martinez, the young Tampa woman kidnapped by I.C.E.
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Fight Back Against Queer Oppression - Wed 06-11, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Alan gives accounts of LGBTQIA+ suppression and Queer Resistance in honor of Pride Month this week.
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St. Pete PRIDE vs. People’s Pride Coalition - Wed 06-04, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
V joins Ira this week to discuss a pinkwashing and a growing rift in Pride representation.
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How Medicaid cuts will impact the disabled community - Wed 05-28, 2025
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Helen Beck and Mateo join Ruth this week to discuss 'the Big Beautiful Bill' and its impact on health care access to the differently-abled.
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The Dump Duke Energy Campaign - Wed 5-21-2025
The Ruthless Truth
Jason Scott, Anoosh, and Mateo join Ruth this week to discuss the Dump Duke Energy campaign.
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Union Building w/ Mia Rawls - Wed 05-14-2025
The Ruthless Truth
Mia Rawls and Anoosh join Ira this week to discuss Union building.
info_outlineAdam & Sierra join Ruth to discuss House Bill 9495 "The Nonprofit Killer Bill" making it's way through congress. We provide some background information about the history of this piece of legislation and how it threatens the existence of many nonprofits in our country.
UPDATE: The House passed bill 9495 on Thursday November 21, 2024 with a vote 219-184.